On a whim, a
friend and I decided we might as well see this movie, so that should set your
expectations accurately for what I loosely describe as a review. I’ve never been a huge Will Smith fan; have
often found Tommy Lee Jones serious and also seriously hilarious. But despite all that, Men in Black was
decent, not great, but good. To me, it
was clear the movie was directed at children, not adults. There were snapshots of seriousness, but for
the most part, it was mired in childish jokes.
The first two
Men in Black movies were so long ago, I shudder to try to recall them from my
memories, but they were entertaining, though most of the best parts were in the
trailers. Not so with the second one,
and less so for the third. In the third
movie, using a tried and true literary practice for science fiction movies, a
former baddie goes back in time to kill K, Tommy Lee Jones’ character. J, Will Smith, must go back in time to thwart
him. Much hilarity ensues.
What Men in
Black lacks in a compelling story, makes up for with special effects and a few
great moments for Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Both actors are superb in this sub-par movie,
bringing the movie up a notch or two, making it enjoyable and just barely watchable. If you want a mindless science fiction movie
that is as forgettable as the $12 popcorn, this is your movie.
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